Scotland under-17s head coach Brian McLaughlin has named his squad ahead of his side’s UEFA Elite Round fixtures, which will see his side attempt to qualify for this summer’s UEFA Under-17s European Championship in the Republic of Ireland.

McLaughlin’s side will have the benefit of home advantage for their Elite Round encounters, as they prepare to welcome Portugal, Russia and Poland at the end of this month.

Nine of the squad are currently enrolled in one of the Scottish FA JD Performance Schools, including Motherwell duo Reece McAlear and Stuart McKinstry.